Job Title: Personal Tax Manager Your new company You'll be joining a respected accountancy and advisory firm with a strong national presence and a growing footprint in Edinburgh. Known for its client-centric approach and collaborative culture, the firm offers a supportive environment where professionals are empowered to thrive. With a focus on innovation and long-term relationships, the business is well-positioned to help you take the next step in your career. Your new role As Private Client Tax Manager, you'll lead the delivery of high-quality personal tax services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family trusts. You'll be responsible for managing complex compliance work, identifying planning opportunities, and providing strategic advice. You'll also mentor junior team members and play a key role in developing client relationships through proactive communication and tailored solutions. What you'll need to succeed You'll be an experienced personal tax professional, ideally CTA qualified, with a strong technical grounding and a passion for client service. You'll be confident managing a portfolio, reviewing work, and advising on areas such as inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and residence and domicile issues. Strong interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive mindset will be key to your success. What you'll get in return You'll be part of a firm that values your expertise and supports your ambitions. Expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and access to ongoing professional development. The Edinburgh office offers a modern, inclusive environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your career can flourish. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your tax career and want to work in a role that offers both challenge and reward, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about your next move. #
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Personal Tax Manager Your new company You'll be joining a respected accountancy and advisory firm with a strong national presence and a growing footprint in Edinburgh. Known for its client-centric approach and collaborative culture, the firm offers a supportive environment where professionals are empowered to thrive. With a focus on innovation and long-term relationships, the business is well-positioned to help you take the next step in your career. Your new role As Private Client Tax Manager, you'll lead the delivery of high-quality personal tax services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family trusts. You'll be responsible for managing complex compliance work, identifying planning opportunities, and providing strategic advice. You'll also mentor junior team members and play a key role in developing client relationships through proactive communication and tailored solutions. What you'll need to succeed You'll be an experienced personal tax professional, ideally CTA qualified, with a strong technical grounding and a passion for client service. You'll be confident managing a portfolio, reviewing work, and advising on areas such as inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and residence and domicile issues. Strong interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive mindset will be key to your success. What you'll get in return You'll be part of a firm that values your expertise and supports your ambitions. Expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and access to ongoing professional development. The Edinburgh office offers a modern, inclusive environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your career can flourish. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your tax career and want to work in a role that offers both challenge and reward, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about your next move. #
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Commercial Manager - Exhibitions £40,000 - £48,000 + Uncapped Commission + Excellent Benefits Central London Industry leading events business seeks a highly talented Commercial Manager to join their sales team selling exhibition and sponsorship across their leading Design Portfolio. This role will focus on the sponsorship side of exhibitions so strong sponsorship or exhibition sales experience is really ideal for this role. Additionally, there will be the management of two junior sales execs so previous team management would be highly advantageous here. Our client's events are widely recognised as the leader in their field and their fantastic company culture has been widely recognised with numerous industry awards. We are looking for a highly driven, ambitious, proven exhibition sales person who is results focused. Candidate Profile: Minimum of 2 years of exhibition sales experience, ideally sponsorship led and a proven track record of driving sales results. Previous team leadership / management experience Demonstrated success in achieving results within exhibitions and sponsorship sales, consistently meeting and exceeding targets. Highly organised, with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage time to maximize productivity and achieve goals. High emotional intelligence, skilled in building and sustaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Personable and enthusiastic, with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach-a true team player committed to collective success. L ipton Media is a specialist media recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in all forms of b2b media sales including conferences, exhibitions, awards, summits, publishing, digital, outdoor, TV, radio and business intelligence. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Commercial Manager - Exhibitions £40,000 - £48,000 + Uncapped Commission + Excellent Benefits Central London Industry leading events business seeks a highly talented Commercial Manager to join their sales team selling exhibition and sponsorship across their leading Design Portfolio. This role will focus on the sponsorship side of exhibitions so strong sponsorship or exhibition sales experience is really ideal for this role. Additionally, there will be the management of two junior sales execs so previous team management would be highly advantageous here. Our client's events are widely recognised as the leader in their field and their fantastic company culture has been widely recognised with numerous industry awards. We are looking for a highly driven, ambitious, proven exhibition sales person who is results focused. Candidate Profile: Minimum of 2 years of exhibition sales experience, ideally sponsorship led and a proven track record of driving sales results. Previous team leadership / management experience Demonstrated success in achieving results within exhibitions and sponsorship sales, consistently meeting and exceeding targets. Highly organised, with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage time to maximize productivity and achieve goals. High emotional intelligence, skilled in building and sustaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Personable and enthusiastic, with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach-a true team player committed to collective success. L ipton Media is a specialist media recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in all forms of b2b media sales including conferences, exhibitions, awards, summits, publishing, digital, outdoor, TV, radio and business intelligence. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
Role Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cost Manager to lead and deliver cost management services on complex infrastructure, energy, and defence projects across the Southern region. The role will suit an experienced cost professional with strong project controls awareness, capable of providing strategic cost leadership, governance, and commercial insight across multiple workstreams. You will play a key role in overseeing cost estimates, forecasts, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle, supporting senior stakeholders with informed financial decision-making and ensuring robust cost control within NEC contract environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and management of cost plans, estimates, budgets, and forecasts across major projects and programmes. Provide senior-level cost reporting, analysis, and assurance, including performance trends, variances, and forward-looking forecasts. Interface closely with project controls, planning, and commercial teams to ensure integration of cost, schedule, and scope. Apply and oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor project performance and drive corrective actions. Operate within NEC contract frameworks, supporting change control, compensation events, and commercial governance. Establish and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) to enable accurate cost control. Support risk and opportunity management, including quantitative cost impacts and mitigation strategies. Maintain and assure cost data within enterprise systems, with SAP experience being desirable. Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior cost and project controls team members. Engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders, providing clear, credible commercial advice. Skills & Experience Significant experience in cost management / commercial management within infrastructure, energy, defence, or major construction environments. Strong understanding of project controls principles, cost governance, and performance management. Practical experience with EVM and working within NEC3 / NEC4 contract environments. Proven capability in developing and managing WBS and CBS structures. Experience using SAP or comparable ERP / cost management systems (desirable). Excellent analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills. Personal Attributes Confident, proactive, and capable of operating at a senior level within complex project environments. Flexible and willing to travel across the Southern region 2-3 days per week. Motivated to progress into leadership and advisory roles, contributing to team development and continuous improvement. Strong communicator with the ability to influence and support decision-making at senior levels. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Role Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cost Manager to lead and deliver cost management services on complex infrastructure, energy, and defence projects across the Southern region. The role will suit an experienced cost professional with strong project controls awareness, capable of providing strategic cost leadership, governance, and commercial insight across multiple workstreams. You will play a key role in overseeing cost estimates, forecasts, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle, supporting senior stakeholders with informed financial decision-making and ensuring robust cost control within NEC contract environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and management of cost plans, estimates, budgets, and forecasts across major projects and programmes. Provide senior-level cost reporting, analysis, and assurance, including performance trends, variances, and forward-looking forecasts. Interface closely with project controls, planning, and commercial teams to ensure integration of cost, schedule, and scope. Apply and oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor project performance and drive corrective actions. Operate within NEC contract frameworks, supporting change control, compensation events, and commercial governance. Establish and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) to enable accurate cost control. Support risk and opportunity management, including quantitative cost impacts and mitigation strategies. Maintain and assure cost data within enterprise systems, with SAP experience being desirable. Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior cost and project controls team members. Engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders, providing clear, credible commercial advice. Skills & Experience Significant experience in cost management / commercial management within infrastructure, energy, defence, or major construction environments. Strong understanding of project controls principles, cost governance, and performance management. Practical experience with EVM and working within NEC3 / NEC4 contract environments. Proven capability in developing and managing WBS and CBS structures. Experience using SAP or comparable ERP / cost management systems (desirable). Excellent analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills. Personal Attributes Confident, proactive, and capable of operating at a senior level within complex project environments. Flexible and willing to travel across the Southern region 2-3 days per week. Motivated to progress into leadership and advisory roles, contributing to team development and continuous improvement. Strong communicator with the ability to influence and support decision-making at senior levels. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Data Science Manager page is loaded Data Science Managerremote type: Hybridlocations: Belfast - 20 Adelaide Streetposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. Data Science Manager We're seeking a Data Science Manager to join the Data Science & Machine Learning team in our Commercial Digital practice, where you'll lead advanced analytics initiatives that transform how Fortune 500 companies make decisions across Financial Services, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, and other commercial industries.Managers play a vibrant, integral role at Huron. Their invaluable knowledge reflects in the projects they manage and the teams they lead. Known for building long-standing partnerships with clients, they collaborate with colleagues to solve their most important challenges. Our Managers also spend significant time mentoring junior staff on the engagement team-sharing expertise, feedback, and encouragement. This promotes a culture of respect, unity, collaboration, and personal achievement.This isn't a reporting role or a dashboard factory-you'll own the full analytics lifecycle from hypothesis formulation through insight delivery, while leading and developing a team of data scientists and analysts. You'll work on problems that matter: experimental designs that validate multi-million-dollar strategies, predictive models that surface hidden patterns in complex data, and deep learning pipelines that extract signal from unstructured text, images, and time-series. Our clients are Fortune 500 companies looking for partners who can find the signal in the noise and tell the story that drives action.The variety is real. In your first year, you might lead a customer segmentation and lifetime value analysis for a financial services firm, design and analyze a pricing experiment for a global manufacturer, and build an agentic anomaly detection system for a utility company's operational data-all while developing the next generation of data science talent at Huron. If you thrive on rigorous analysis, clear communication of complex findings, and building high-performing teams, this role is for you.# What You'll Do Lead and mentor junior data scientists and analysts -provide technical guidance, review analytical approaches and code, and support professional development. Foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, rigorous methodology, and clear communication within the team. Manage complex multi-workstream analytics projects -oversee project planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines. Ensure analyses meet quality standards and client expectations while maintaining methodological rigor. Design and execute end-to-end data science workflows -from problem framing and hypothesis development through exploratory analysis, modeling, validation, and insight delivery. Own the analytical approach and ensure conclusions are defensible. Lead development of both traditional statistical and modern AI-powered analyses -including regression, classification, clustering, causal inference, A/B testing, and modern deep learning approaches using embeddings, transformer architectures, and foundation models for text, time-series, and multimodal analysis. Build predictive and prescriptive models that drive business decisions-customer segmentation, churn prediction, demand forecasting, pricing optimization, risk scoring, and operational efficiency analysis for commercial enterprises. Translate complex analytical findings into actionable insights -create compelling data narratives, develop executive-ready presentations, and communicate technical results to non-technical stakeholders in ways that drive decisions. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients -build long-standing partnerships, deeply understand business problems, formulate the right analytical questions, and deliver insights that create measurable value. Contribute to practice development -participate in business development activities, develop reusable analytical frameworks and methodologies, and help shape the technical direction of Huron's DSML capabilities.# Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on experience conducting data science and advanced analytics -not just ad-hoc analysis, but structured analytical projects that drove business decisions. You've framed problems, developed hypotheses, analyzed data, and delivered insights that created measurable impact. Experience leading and developing technical teams -including coaching, mentorship, methodology review, and performance management. Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and develop junior talent. Strong Python and SQL programming skills with deep experience in the data science ecosystem (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, statsmodels, visualization libraries). Comfortable writing production-quality code, not just notebooks. Solid foundation in statistics and machine learning : hypothesis testing, regression analysis, classification, clustering, experimental design, causal inference, and understanding of when different approaches are appropriate for different questions. Experience with deep learning and modern neural architectures -understanding of transformer models, embeddings, transfer learning, and how to leverage foundation models for analytical tasks. You know when ML approaches add value over classical methods, and how to integrate them into rigorous analytical workflows. Proficiency with data platforms : Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar cloud analytics environments. You're comfortable working with large datasets and can optimize queries for performance. Exceptional communication and data storytelling skills -ability to distill complex analyses into clear narratives, create compelling visualizations, lead client meetings, and build trusted relationships with executive audiences. This is non-negotiable. Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience). Flexibility to work in a hybrid model with periodic travel to client sites as needed.# Preferred Qualifications Experience in Financial Services, Manufacturing, or Energy & Utilities industries. Background in experimental design, A/B testing, and causal inference methodologies-including propensity score matching, difference-in-differences, or instrumental variables. Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and neural architectures-including transformers, attention mechanisms, and fine-tuning pretrained models for NLP, time-series, or tabular data applications. Experience building AI-assisted analytical workflows-leveraging foundation model APIs, vector databases, and retrieval systems to accelerate insight extraction from unstructured data. Experience with Bayesian methods, probabilistic programming (PyMC, NumPyro, etc.), or uncertainty quantification in business contexts. Strong visualization and data interface design and development skills using programmatic visualization libraries (Plotly, Altair, D3). Proficiency with AI-assisted rapid data application development using Cursor, Lovable, v0, etc. Experience with time-series analysis, forecasting methods (ARIMA, Prophet, neural forecasting), and demand planning applications. Cloud certifications (Azure Data Scientist, Databricks ML Associate, AWS ML Specialty). Consulting experience or demonstrated ability to work across multiple domains and adapt quickly to new
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Data Science Manager page is loaded Data Science Managerremote type: Hybridlocations: Belfast - 20 Adelaide Streetposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. Data Science Manager We're seeking a Data Science Manager to join the Data Science & Machine Learning team in our Commercial Digital practice, where you'll lead advanced analytics initiatives that transform how Fortune 500 companies make decisions across Financial Services, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, and other commercial industries.Managers play a vibrant, integral role at Huron. Their invaluable knowledge reflects in the projects they manage and the teams they lead. Known for building long-standing partnerships with clients, they collaborate with colleagues to solve their most important challenges. Our Managers also spend significant time mentoring junior staff on the engagement team-sharing expertise, feedback, and encouragement. This promotes a culture of respect, unity, collaboration, and personal achievement.This isn't a reporting role or a dashboard factory-you'll own the full analytics lifecycle from hypothesis formulation through insight delivery, while leading and developing a team of data scientists and analysts. You'll work on problems that matter: experimental designs that validate multi-million-dollar strategies, predictive models that surface hidden patterns in complex data, and deep learning pipelines that extract signal from unstructured text, images, and time-series. Our clients are Fortune 500 companies looking for partners who can find the signal in the noise and tell the story that drives action.The variety is real. In your first year, you might lead a customer segmentation and lifetime value analysis for a financial services firm, design and analyze a pricing experiment for a global manufacturer, and build an agentic anomaly detection system for a utility company's operational data-all while developing the next generation of data science talent at Huron. If you thrive on rigorous analysis, clear communication of complex findings, and building high-performing teams, this role is for you.# What You'll Do Lead and mentor junior data scientists and analysts -provide technical guidance, review analytical approaches and code, and support professional development. Foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, rigorous methodology, and clear communication within the team. Manage complex multi-workstream analytics projects -oversee project planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines. Ensure analyses meet quality standards and client expectations while maintaining methodological rigor. Design and execute end-to-end data science workflows -from problem framing and hypothesis development through exploratory analysis, modeling, validation, and insight delivery. Own the analytical approach and ensure conclusions are defensible. Lead development of both traditional statistical and modern AI-powered analyses -including regression, classification, clustering, causal inference, A/B testing, and modern deep learning approaches using embeddings, transformer architectures, and foundation models for text, time-series, and multimodal analysis. Build predictive and prescriptive models that drive business decisions-customer segmentation, churn prediction, demand forecasting, pricing optimization, risk scoring, and operational efficiency analysis for commercial enterprises. Translate complex analytical findings into actionable insights -create compelling data narratives, develop executive-ready presentations, and communicate technical results to non-technical stakeholders in ways that drive decisions. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients -build long-standing partnerships, deeply understand business problems, formulate the right analytical questions, and deliver insights that create measurable value. Contribute to practice development -participate in business development activities, develop reusable analytical frameworks and methodologies, and help shape the technical direction of Huron's DSML capabilities.# Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on experience conducting data science and advanced analytics -not just ad-hoc analysis, but structured analytical projects that drove business decisions. You've framed problems, developed hypotheses, analyzed data, and delivered insights that created measurable impact. Experience leading and developing technical teams -including coaching, mentorship, methodology review, and performance management. Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and develop junior talent. Strong Python and SQL programming skills with deep experience in the data science ecosystem (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, statsmodels, visualization libraries). Comfortable writing production-quality code, not just notebooks. Solid foundation in statistics and machine learning : hypothesis testing, regression analysis, classification, clustering, experimental design, causal inference, and understanding of when different approaches are appropriate for different questions. Experience with deep learning and modern neural architectures -understanding of transformer models, embeddings, transfer learning, and how to leverage foundation models for analytical tasks. You know when ML approaches add value over classical methods, and how to integrate them into rigorous analytical workflows. Proficiency with data platforms : Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar cloud analytics environments. You're comfortable working with large datasets and can optimize queries for performance. Exceptional communication and data storytelling skills -ability to distill complex analyses into clear narratives, create compelling visualizations, lead client meetings, and build trusted relationships with executive audiences. This is non-negotiable. Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience). Flexibility to work in a hybrid model with periodic travel to client sites as needed.# Preferred Qualifications Experience in Financial Services, Manufacturing, or Energy & Utilities industries. Background in experimental design, A/B testing, and causal inference methodologies-including propensity score matching, difference-in-differences, or instrumental variables. Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and neural architectures-including transformers, attention mechanisms, and fine-tuning pretrained models for NLP, time-series, or tabular data applications. Experience building AI-assisted analytical workflows-leveraging foundation model APIs, vector databases, and retrieval systems to accelerate insight extraction from unstructured data. Experience with Bayesian methods, probabilistic programming (PyMC, NumPyro, etc.), or uncertainty quantification in business contexts. Strong visualization and data interface design and development skills using programmatic visualization libraries (Plotly, Altair, D3). Proficiency with AI-assisted rapid data application development using Cursor, Lovable, v0, etc. Experience with time-series analysis, forecasting methods (ARIMA, Prophet, neural forecasting), and demand planning applications. Cloud certifications (Azure Data Scientist, Databricks ML Associate, AWS ML Specialty). Consulting experience or demonstrated ability to work across multiple domains and adapt quickly to new
Are you an experienced Cargo Underwriter looking for your next step in the London Market? We are partnering with a leading global insurer to hire a Senior Cargo Underwriter to join their expanding team. This is a key role with strong visibility, commercial autonomy, and the opportunity to influence the performance and direction of a well-diversified cargo portfolio. About the Role As a Senior Cargo Underwriter, you will take the lead in evaluating, pricing, and managing cargo insurance risks across marine, air, and land transportation. You will work closely with brokers, clients, portfolio managers, and internal teams to shape underwriting strategy and deliver sustainable, profitable growth. This role offers a blend of technical underwriting, relationship management, and portfolio oversight, along with the chance to mentor junior colleagues. Key Responsibilities Assess and underwrite cargo risks, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines and appetite Price and negotiate terms for complex and high-value accounts Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders Target preferred business through strong market and client understanding Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to strategic underwriting decisions Provide guidance and mentoring to junior underwriters Collaborate with claims and risk management teams to support loss ratio improvements Prepare reports and presentations on performance, trends, and strategy Support the Director with additional tasks to help achieve team objectives Experience & Skills Required 5-8 years' experience in cargo or marine underwriting, including at least 2 years in a senior role Strong technical knowledge of cargo products, policy wordings, and international regulations Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities Experience managing complex accounts and multi-line portfolios Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Sound market awareness and understanding of risk appetite Ability to lead, mentor, and influence across teams If you're a driven underwriter with a passion for building strong client relationships and delivering profitable growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or message me directly for a confidential discussion.
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Cargo Underwriter looking for your next step in the London Market? We are partnering with a leading global insurer to hire a Senior Cargo Underwriter to join their expanding team. This is a key role with strong visibility, commercial autonomy, and the opportunity to influence the performance and direction of a well-diversified cargo portfolio. About the Role As a Senior Cargo Underwriter, you will take the lead in evaluating, pricing, and managing cargo insurance risks across marine, air, and land transportation. You will work closely with brokers, clients, portfolio managers, and internal teams to shape underwriting strategy and deliver sustainable, profitable growth. This role offers a blend of technical underwriting, relationship management, and portfolio oversight, along with the chance to mentor junior colleagues. Key Responsibilities Assess and underwrite cargo risks, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines and appetite Price and negotiate terms for complex and high-value accounts Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders Target preferred business through strong market and client understanding Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to strategic underwriting decisions Provide guidance and mentoring to junior underwriters Collaborate with claims and risk management teams to support loss ratio improvements Prepare reports and presentations on performance, trends, and strategy Support the Director with additional tasks to help achieve team objectives Experience & Skills Required 5-8 years' experience in cargo or marine underwriting, including at least 2 years in a senior role Strong technical knowledge of cargo products, policy wordings, and international regulations Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities Experience managing complex accounts and multi-line portfolios Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Sound market awareness and understanding of risk appetite Ability to lead, mentor, and influence across teams If you're a driven underwriter with a passion for building strong client relationships and delivering profitable growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or message me directly for a confidential discussion.
Penguin Recruitment
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Job title: Senior / Principal Town Planner Location: Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid Working) Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their Sutton Coldfield office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MRTPI-qualified planner to work on a diverse portfolio of major residential-led schemes for national and regional housebuilders, alongside a supportive and growing team. The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex planning applications and advising clients on strategic planning matters. Responsibilities will include: Preparing high-quality planning statements, Statements of Community Involvement and supporting documentation for a wide range of planning applications with minimal supervision. Assisting with major planning applications (outline, full and reserved matters) for residential and mixed-use developments. Attending planning committees to present and defend proposals and respond to committee questions. Organising and managing public consultation events (online and in person) and engaging with stakeholders and the wider public. Undertaking site appraisals and advising clients on development potential and planning strategy. Developing innovative and commercially focused planning strategies to challenge established planning positions and unlock site potential. Managing and supporting planning appeals, including written representations, hearings and Public Inquiries, with potential expert witness involvement. Preparing representations to emerging Local Plans and participating in the Examination in Public process. Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team. Candidate Requirements MRTPI qualified with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the private sector, with some experience in a local authority setting. Strong knowledge of the development management process and plan-making system. Proven ability to manage complex planning projects and work with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Commercial awareness and the ability to think creatively to solve planning challenges. Full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred). What's on Offer Highly competitive salary (dependent on experience). Hybrid working (currently 3 days per week in the office). Dedicated car parking space. NEST pension scheme. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus a Christmas-New Year office shutdown. Ongoing CPD and training support. Quarterly staff social events. A developing benefits package, expected to include private healthcare, enhanced pension and salary sacrifice options. Genuine long-term career progression opportunities with support for additional training and professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated planner looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive consultancy environment. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Job title: Senior / Principal Town Planner Location: Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid Working) Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their Sutton Coldfield office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MRTPI-qualified planner to work on a diverse portfolio of major residential-led schemes for national and regional housebuilders, alongside a supportive and growing team. The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex planning applications and advising clients on strategic planning matters. Responsibilities will include: Preparing high-quality planning statements, Statements of Community Involvement and supporting documentation for a wide range of planning applications with minimal supervision. Assisting with major planning applications (outline, full and reserved matters) for residential and mixed-use developments. Attending planning committees to present and defend proposals and respond to committee questions. Organising and managing public consultation events (online and in person) and engaging with stakeholders and the wider public. Undertaking site appraisals and advising clients on development potential and planning strategy. Developing innovative and commercially focused planning strategies to challenge established planning positions and unlock site potential. Managing and supporting planning appeals, including written representations, hearings and Public Inquiries, with potential expert witness involvement. Preparing representations to emerging Local Plans and participating in the Examination in Public process. Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team. Candidate Requirements MRTPI qualified with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the private sector, with some experience in a local authority setting. Strong knowledge of the development management process and plan-making system. Proven ability to manage complex planning projects and work with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Commercial awareness and the ability to think creatively to solve planning challenges. Full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred). What's on Offer Highly competitive salary (dependent on experience). Hybrid working (currently 3 days per week in the office). Dedicated car parking space. NEST pension scheme. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus a Christmas-New Year office shutdown. Ongoing CPD and training support. Quarterly staff social events. A developing benefits package, expected to include private healthcare, enhanced pension and salary sacrifice options. Genuine long-term career progression opportunities with support for additional training and professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated planner looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive consultancy environment. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Client Manager, Cheltenham, £48,000 - £60,000 Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of client relationships and make a real impact? A leading accountancy practice in Cheltenham is seeking a talented Client Manager to join its growing team. About the Role As a Client Manager, you'll be the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, delivering exceptional service and providing strategic advice. You'll oversee compliance work, manage deadlines, and ensure clients receive proactive support to help their businesses thrive. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their trusted advisor Review accounts, tax returns, and other compliance work Provide business and tax advice to support client growth Lead and mentor junior team members Identify opportunities for added-value services What We're Looking For ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Strong experience in general practice or client management Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Commercial awareness and a proactive approach Why Join Us? Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working arrangements Modern, collaborative culture Clear progression opportunities within a respected firm This is an ideal role for a Senior Accountant ready to step up or an experienced Client Manager seeking a fresh challenge. Interested? For a confidential conversation, contact Nic Cowley on . #
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Client Manager, Cheltenham, £48,000 - £60,000 Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of client relationships and make a real impact? A leading accountancy practice in Cheltenham is seeking a talented Client Manager to join its growing team. About the Role As a Client Manager, you'll be the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, delivering exceptional service and providing strategic advice. You'll oversee compliance work, manage deadlines, and ensure clients receive proactive support to help their businesses thrive. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their trusted advisor Review accounts, tax returns, and other compliance work Provide business and tax advice to support client growth Lead and mentor junior team members Identify opportunities for added-value services What We're Looking For ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Strong experience in general practice or client management Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Commercial awareness and a proactive approach Why Join Us? Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working arrangements Modern, collaborative culture Clear progression opportunities within a respected firm This is an ideal role for a Senior Accountant ready to step up or an experienced Client Manager seeking a fresh challenge. Interested? For a confidential conversation, contact Nic Cowley on . #
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Senior Commercial Finance Manager, West London (Hybrid working) 85- 95kpa plus great benefits- 7k car allowance, 15% Bonus Our client, a leading consumer goods business are looking to add a highly commercially focussed finance professional to the business, due to successful talent planning. The successful candidate will need to understand brand performance, drive innovation, and ensure marketing investments deliver strong return on investments. The role requires a natural business partner to build positive relationships, results-oriented plans and communicating commercials with clarity. This role is the go-to finance contact for the marketing and brand finance teams. Key Duties:- Educate and define the strategy, vision and investment opportunities behind the brands, in partnership with Marketing Directors, to drive long term balanced growth. Support on opportunities surrounding promotions, pricing and pack architecture to improve value. Deliver outstanding commercial financial management, focussing on performance management, planning and forecasting, to recognise and forecast brand performance. Define the Financial support to the Brand Planning process, leading the marketing Brand Managers through construction of the Brand Strategies. Maintain clarity over business performance, understanding drivers of performance (including trends, brand/customer/channel profitability and external competitor influences) which enable planning, supporting course correction and achieving opportunities. Build detailed business/investment cases where appropriate to deliver Innovation and Brand opportunities across capital and marketing activation, managing within both financial and consumer return on investment benchmarks. Provide strategic challenge and insight based on data and commercial experience, working with business partners to deliver the plan. Design, manage and evolve best in class toolkits and techniques for efficient and effective analysis, diagnosis and decision making within business governance cycles. Evaluate the Innovation plans to formulate and model Innovation opportunities, applying knowledge, influencing the Commercial proposition and understanding costings to deliver margin accretive innovation opportunities aligned to hurdle rates. Role modelling for more junior Finance and Commercial team members. On offer is the chance to join an iconic business, with a passion for innovation and delivering a best in class offering for its customers. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) and progressed through a variety of commercially focussed positions, ideally in a consumer facing industry. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Senior Commercial Finance Manager, West London (Hybrid working) 85- 95kpa plus great benefits- 7k car allowance, 15% Bonus Our client, a leading consumer goods business are looking to add a highly commercially focussed finance professional to the business, due to successful talent planning. The successful candidate will need to understand brand performance, drive innovation, and ensure marketing investments deliver strong return on investments. The role requires a natural business partner to build positive relationships, results-oriented plans and communicating commercials with clarity. This role is the go-to finance contact for the marketing and brand finance teams. Key Duties:- Educate and define the strategy, vision and investment opportunities behind the brands, in partnership with Marketing Directors, to drive long term balanced growth. Support on opportunities surrounding promotions, pricing and pack architecture to improve value. Deliver outstanding commercial financial management, focussing on performance management, planning and forecasting, to recognise and forecast brand performance. Define the Financial support to the Brand Planning process, leading the marketing Brand Managers through construction of the Brand Strategies. Maintain clarity over business performance, understanding drivers of performance (including trends, brand/customer/channel profitability and external competitor influences) which enable planning, supporting course correction and achieving opportunities. Build detailed business/investment cases where appropriate to deliver Innovation and Brand opportunities across capital and marketing activation, managing within both financial and consumer return on investment benchmarks. Provide strategic challenge and insight based on data and commercial experience, working with business partners to deliver the plan. Design, manage and evolve best in class toolkits and techniques for efficient and effective analysis, diagnosis and decision making within business governance cycles. Evaluate the Innovation plans to formulate and model Innovation opportunities, applying knowledge, influencing the Commercial proposition and understanding costings to deliver margin accretive innovation opportunities aligned to hurdle rates. Role modelling for more junior Finance and Commercial team members. On offer is the chance to join an iconic business, with a passion for innovation and delivering a best in class offering for its customers. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) and progressed through a variety of commercially focussed positions, ideally in a consumer facing industry. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer Bristol Salary up to 200k D.O.E Yolk Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded international law firm with the appointment of a Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer into its market-leading Banking and Real Estate Finance practice. This is a client-facing opportunity for an experienced Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer who enjoys leading complex transactions, building key relationships, and helping to shape a high-performing team. You will join a globally integrated Banking group acting for banks, funds, asset managers, corporates and public sector clients on sophisticated UK and cross-border matters. The team advises on high-value real estate finance transactions across key sectors, with scope to influence strategy, improve delivery for repeat work, and mentor junior lawyers. Alongside leading major deals, the Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer will take ownership of key client accounts from day one and play a hands-on role in developing the practice in Bristol, with a strong focus on innovation, project management and legal technology. This is what you will be doing As a Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer, your duties will include:- Leading complex, high-value Real Estate Finance transactions, acting for lenders and borrowers on UK and cross-border matters. Managing and growing strategic client relationships, taking ownership of key client accounts from day one. Driving an efficiency and process improvement project for repeat REF transactions, using project management techniques and technology. Supervising, mentoring and developing associates and paralegals, contributing to recruitment and team performance. Supporting wider practice development, including knowledge sharing, best practice and shaping the Bristol offering within the UK Banking team. The experience you will bring to the team You will bring the following experience to the Real Estate Finance team:- 10+ years' PQE with deep Real Estate Finance experience (lender-side and/or borrower-side) and a strong deal sheet. Proven ability to lead transactions independently and act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders. Demonstrable leadership experience supervising and developing junior fee earners (associates/paralegals). Strong client relationship skills, with evidence of business development and account management. A practical, commercially minded approach with genuine interest in innovation, process improvement and legal tech. This is what you will get in return Competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus bonus potential. Private medical insurance and pension contribution. Hybrid working (minimum three days in the office, subject to role and client needs). Strong focus on well being and balanced working, within a supportive and collaborative culture. Excellent learning and development resources, including a global skills academy. Inclusive environment with active networks and a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and progression. Are you up to the challenge? If you're a Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer Bristol Salary up to 200k D.O.E Yolk Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded international law firm with the appointment of a Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer into its market-leading Banking and Real Estate Finance practice. This is a client-facing opportunity for an experienced Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer who enjoys leading complex transactions, building key relationships, and helping to shape a high-performing team. You will join a globally integrated Banking group acting for banks, funds, asset managers, corporates and public sector clients on sophisticated UK and cross-border matters. The team advises on high-value real estate finance transactions across key sectors, with scope to influence strategy, improve delivery for repeat work, and mentor junior lawyers. Alongside leading major deals, the Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer will take ownership of key client accounts from day one and play a hands-on role in developing the practice in Bristol, with a strong focus on innovation, project management and legal technology. This is what you will be doing As a Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer, your duties will include:- Leading complex, high-value Real Estate Finance transactions, acting for lenders and borrowers on UK and cross-border matters. Managing and growing strategic client relationships, taking ownership of key client accounts from day one. Driving an efficiency and process improvement project for repeat REF transactions, using project management techniques and technology. Supervising, mentoring and developing associates and paralegals, contributing to recruitment and team performance. Supporting wider practice development, including knowledge sharing, best practice and shaping the Bristol offering within the UK Banking team. The experience you will bring to the team You will bring the following experience to the Real Estate Finance team:- 10+ years' PQE with deep Real Estate Finance experience (lender-side and/or borrower-side) and a strong deal sheet. Proven ability to lead transactions independently and act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders. Demonstrable leadership experience supervising and developing junior fee earners (associates/paralegals). Strong client relationship skills, with evidence of business development and account management. A practical, commercially minded approach with genuine interest in innovation, process improvement and legal tech. This is what you will get in return Competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus bonus potential. Private medical insurance and pension contribution. Hybrid working (minimum three days in the office, subject to role and client needs). Strong focus on well being and balanced working, within a supportive and collaborative culture. Excellent learning and development resources, including a global skills academy. Inclusive environment with active networks and a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and progression. Are you up to the challenge? If you're a Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Paid Social Manager Location: Hybrid - Brighton and Remote Type: Permanent - 32 hours per week (4.5 days) Salary: £30,000 to £38,500 depending on experience The Role We re looking for a dynamic and results-driven Paid Social Manager - bursting with creativity, able to drive performance and support the wider team in their development. You will be responsible for leading large client accounts and working alongside more junior members of the team. You will be developing and implementing effective strategies to drive performance, increase engagement, and enhance brand visibility for a diverse portfolio of clients across various social media platforms. You will also be collaborating with other channel specialists to align marketing strategies and achieve overall client objectives. In this role, you ll use your experience in developing and implementing successful Paid Social strategies across various platforms. You ll be responsible for finding opportunities for clients to grow and engage their social media audiences. You will develop and execute comprehensive paid advertising campaigns across Meta, Pinterest, TikTok (and more!) as part of our Paid Social Media Service. You ll be an important part of driving commercial success for clients, working closely with other departments like PPC and SEO. You ll assess and analyse client data to determine areas of opportunity, generate reports and forecast future KPIs for clients to aid in growth. You'll also be responsible for building and maintaining trusting relationships with clients to ensure the social strategy aligns with their wider marketing strategy. Finally, you ll actively support the growth of our agency by pitching to potential new clients and creating upsells to pre-existing clients when the time is right. The Requirements 3+ years experience working in Paid Social Keen interest in social media - having a presence on key social media platforms, knowing the latest trends, and familiarity with local and international content creators Well-versed in utilising ads platforms, business managers and organic platforms Basic photo and video editing skills - using tools like Canva, Capcut, and native editing tools on Instagram or Tiktok Great communication skills - you ll be exposed to client meetings and working closely with various members of the wider team Meticulous attention to detail - spotting typos on captions, tagging the right brands on sponsored posts, correcting UTM parameters just a few things that ensure we re helping our clients have their best foot forward on social media Organisational skills and sensitivity to timelines - having the ability to manage your own time, projects and meet deadlines effectively is required within this role Analytical understanding - showcasing the ability to extract meaningful insights from social media metrics to create reports on platforms like Looker Studio and Sprout Social and forecasts for clients Financial and commercial awareness the ability to understand key business metrics and confidently discuss client goals and wider performance. About us We are a performance marketing agency that s on a mission to Grow for Good. Primarily, we prioritise sustainable, long-term growth and the happiness of both our people and our clients. We are dedicated to creating a better workplace for people, with an internal mission centred around creating the happiest, most forward-thinking agency to work for and with. We champion a culture of collaboration and innovation. We encourage the team to experiment, challenge norms, and think creatively. This environment nurtures not only our clients success but also the personal and professional growth of our team. By embodying this progressive model, we stand as a dynamic, adaptable, and visionary partner, ready to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of marketing. We care deeply about our people, our partners, and our clients and we genuinely believe that agencies can and should do good. We are building an agency we can all be proud to play a part in. You ll thrive here if You take ownership: We don t micromanage. You re eager to learn: We invest in your growth, but you need to drive it. You embrace change: If something isn t working, we fix it. You re open to feedback: No egos here. We value learning over being right. You work smart, not just hard: It s about impact, not just hours worked. What s in it for you Flexible working- work in a way that fits around your life. Career development - regular 1 to 1 mentorship and support. £1,000 learning budget - your choice of courses, training and skill development. Dedicated training time - time set aside for learning during working hours. AI budget - subscription to your AI tool of choice, whether that s ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or similar. Healthcare plan - which includes dental cover and access to mental health support services. Profit share scheme - your share in the success of the agency. Regular agency socials - optional and low pressure. 4.5-day working week - more weekend, fewer hours. Birthdays off Annual pay reviews - transparent and consistent. Paid volunteering time - take time out to support causes you care about. Period care products - monthly TOTM subscription keeping the office stocked. Proper coffee - top of the range coffee machine and locally sourced beans. Apply today with an up to date CV, if successful the team will be in touch to arrange a short screening call.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Paid Social Manager Location: Hybrid - Brighton and Remote Type: Permanent - 32 hours per week (4.5 days) Salary: £30,000 to £38,500 depending on experience The Role We re looking for a dynamic and results-driven Paid Social Manager - bursting with creativity, able to drive performance and support the wider team in their development. You will be responsible for leading large client accounts and working alongside more junior members of the team. You will be developing and implementing effective strategies to drive performance, increase engagement, and enhance brand visibility for a diverse portfolio of clients across various social media platforms. You will also be collaborating with other channel specialists to align marketing strategies and achieve overall client objectives. In this role, you ll use your experience in developing and implementing successful Paid Social strategies across various platforms. You ll be responsible for finding opportunities for clients to grow and engage their social media audiences. You will develop and execute comprehensive paid advertising campaigns across Meta, Pinterest, TikTok (and more!) as part of our Paid Social Media Service. You ll be an important part of driving commercial success for clients, working closely with other departments like PPC and SEO. You ll assess and analyse client data to determine areas of opportunity, generate reports and forecast future KPIs for clients to aid in growth. You'll also be responsible for building and maintaining trusting relationships with clients to ensure the social strategy aligns with their wider marketing strategy. Finally, you ll actively support the growth of our agency by pitching to potential new clients and creating upsells to pre-existing clients when the time is right. The Requirements 3+ years experience working in Paid Social Keen interest in social media - having a presence on key social media platforms, knowing the latest trends, and familiarity with local and international content creators Well-versed in utilising ads platforms, business managers and organic platforms Basic photo and video editing skills - using tools like Canva, Capcut, and native editing tools on Instagram or Tiktok Great communication skills - you ll be exposed to client meetings and working closely with various members of the wider team Meticulous attention to detail - spotting typos on captions, tagging the right brands on sponsored posts, correcting UTM parameters just a few things that ensure we re helping our clients have their best foot forward on social media Organisational skills and sensitivity to timelines - having the ability to manage your own time, projects and meet deadlines effectively is required within this role Analytical understanding - showcasing the ability to extract meaningful insights from social media metrics to create reports on platforms like Looker Studio and Sprout Social and forecasts for clients Financial and commercial awareness the ability to understand key business metrics and confidently discuss client goals and wider performance. About us We are a performance marketing agency that s on a mission to Grow for Good. Primarily, we prioritise sustainable, long-term growth and the happiness of both our people and our clients. We are dedicated to creating a better workplace for people, with an internal mission centred around creating the happiest, most forward-thinking agency to work for and with. We champion a culture of collaboration and innovation. We encourage the team to experiment, challenge norms, and think creatively. This environment nurtures not only our clients success but also the personal and professional growth of our team. By embodying this progressive model, we stand as a dynamic, adaptable, and visionary partner, ready to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of marketing. We care deeply about our people, our partners, and our clients and we genuinely believe that agencies can and should do good. We are building an agency we can all be proud to play a part in. You ll thrive here if You take ownership: We don t micromanage. You re eager to learn: We invest in your growth, but you need to drive it. You embrace change: If something isn t working, we fix it. You re open to feedback: No egos here. We value learning over being right. You work smart, not just hard: It s about impact, not just hours worked. What s in it for you Flexible working- work in a way that fits around your life. Career development - regular 1 to 1 mentorship and support. £1,000 learning budget - your choice of courses, training and skill development. Dedicated training time - time set aside for learning during working hours. AI budget - subscription to your AI tool of choice, whether that s ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or similar. Healthcare plan - which includes dental cover and access to mental health support services. Profit share scheme - your share in the success of the agency. Regular agency socials - optional and low pressure. 4.5-day working week - more weekend, fewer hours. Birthdays off Annual pay reviews - transparent and consistent. Paid volunteering time - take time out to support causes you care about. Period care products - monthly TOTM subscription keeping the office stocked. Proper coffee - top of the range coffee machine and locally sourced beans. Apply today with an up to date CV, if successful the team will be in touch to arrange a short screening call.
Mixed Tax Senior, Bristol, Up to £50,000 Your new company You will be joining a fast-growing but dynamic accountancy firm that provides a wide range of tax services to a varied and loyal client base. The firm prides itself on delivering high-quality and innovative solutions in the field of tax. The firm has a collaborative and friendly culture that encourages the wellbeing and career progression of its staff. Your new role You will be working as a Mixed Tax Senior, reporting to the tax director and senior tax manager. You will be responsible for handling both personal and corporate tax compliance work for your own portfolio of clients, as well as assisting with payroll and P11Ds. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in advisory work, such as share valuations, R&D claims, SEIS/EIS advance assurance work, and remuneration planning. You will mentor and review the work of junior staff and communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services. You will also support the business development and marketing activities of the firm. What you'll need to succeed You will be a newly or recently qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) and/or tax adviser (ATT/CTA) with relevant mixed tax experience. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. You will have a proactive and flexible approach and the eagerness to learn and develop your technical and commercial skills. You will also have a keen interest in the wider issues affecting the tax environment. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a clear and tailored career path. You will work with a supportive and experienced team of tax professionals who will help you grow and develop your skills. You will also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities, both internally and externally. You will enjoy a challenging and rewarding work environment that will allow you to build a lot of experience and gain your own portfolio of clients. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Mixed Tax Senior, Bristol, Up to £50,000 Your new company You will be joining a fast-growing but dynamic accountancy firm that provides a wide range of tax services to a varied and loyal client base. The firm prides itself on delivering high-quality and innovative solutions in the field of tax. The firm has a collaborative and friendly culture that encourages the wellbeing and career progression of its staff. Your new role You will be working as a Mixed Tax Senior, reporting to the tax director and senior tax manager. You will be responsible for handling both personal and corporate tax compliance work for your own portfolio of clients, as well as assisting with payroll and P11Ds. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in advisory work, such as share valuations, R&D claims, SEIS/EIS advance assurance work, and remuneration planning. You will mentor and review the work of junior staff and communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services. You will also support the business development and marketing activities of the firm. What you'll need to succeed You will be a newly or recently qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) and/or tax adviser (ATT/CTA) with relevant mixed tax experience. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. You will have a proactive and flexible approach and the eagerness to learn and develop your technical and commercial skills. You will also have a keen interest in the wider issues affecting the tax environment. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a clear and tailored career path. You will work with a supportive and experienced team of tax professionals who will help you grow and develop your skills. You will also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities, both internally and externally. You will enjoy a challenging and rewarding work environment that will allow you to build a lot of experience and gain your own portfolio of clients. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Job title: Senior / Principal Town Planner Location: Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid Working) Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their Sutton Coldfield office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MRTPI-qualified planner to work on a diverse portfolio of major residential-led schemes for national and regional housebuilders, alongside a supportive and growing team. The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex planning applications and advising clients on strategic planning matters. Responsibilities will include: Preparing high-quality planning statements, Statements of Community Involvement and supporting documentation for a wide range of planning applications with minimal supervision. Assisting with major planning applications (outline, full and reserved matters) for residential and mixed-use developments. Attending planning committees to present and defend proposals and respond to committee questions. Organising and managing public consultation events (online and in person) and engaging with stakeholders and the wider public. Undertaking site appraisals and advising clients on development potential and planning strategy. Developing innovative and commercially focused planning strategies to challenge established planning positions and unlock site potential. Managing and supporting planning appeals, including written representations, hearings and Public Inquiries, with potential expert witness involvement. Preparing representations to emerging Local Plans and participating in the Examination in Public process. Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team. Candidate Requirements MRTPI qualified with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the private sector, with some experience in a local authority setting. Strong knowledge of the development management process and plan-making system. Proven ability to manage complex planning projects and work with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Commercial awareness and the ability to think creatively to solve planning challenges. Full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred). What's on Offer Highly competitive salary (dependent on experience). Hybrid working (currently 3 days per week in the office). Dedicated car parking space. NEST pension scheme. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus a Christmas-New Year office shutdown. Ongoing CPD and training support. Quarterly staff social events. A developing benefits package, expected to include private healthcare, enhanced pension and salary sacrifice options. Genuine long-term career progression opportunities with support for additional training and professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated planner looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive consultancy environment. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Job title: Senior / Principal Town Planner Location: Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid Working) Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their Sutton Coldfield office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MRTPI-qualified planner to work on a diverse portfolio of major residential-led schemes for national and regional housebuilders, alongside a supportive and growing team. The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex planning applications and advising clients on strategic planning matters. Responsibilities will include: Preparing high-quality planning statements, Statements of Community Involvement and supporting documentation for a wide range of planning applications with minimal supervision. Assisting with major planning applications (outline, full and reserved matters) for residential and mixed-use developments. Attending planning committees to present and defend proposals and respond to committee questions. Organising and managing public consultation events (online and in person) and engaging with stakeholders and the wider public. Undertaking site appraisals and advising clients on development potential and planning strategy. Developing innovative and commercially focused planning strategies to challenge established planning positions and unlock site potential. Managing and supporting planning appeals, including written representations, hearings and Public Inquiries, with potential expert witness involvement. Preparing representations to emerging Local Plans and participating in the Examination in Public process. Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team. Candidate Requirements MRTPI qualified with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the private sector, with some experience in a local authority setting. Strong knowledge of the development management process and plan-making system. Proven ability to manage complex planning projects and work with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Commercial awareness and the ability to think creatively to solve planning challenges. Full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred). What's on Offer Highly competitive salary (dependent on experience). Hybrid working (currently 3 days per week in the office). Dedicated car parking space. NEST pension scheme. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus a Christmas-New Year office shutdown. Ongoing CPD and training support. Quarterly staff social events. A developing benefits package, expected to include private healthcare, enhanced pension and salary sacrifice options. Genuine long-term career progression opportunities with support for additional training and professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated planner looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive consultancy environment. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Job Title: Senior / Associate Town Planner Location: Reading Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in their search for a Senior / Associate Planner to join their Central Planning team in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a dynamic and growing team, working across a varied pipeline of high-profile residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley and beyond. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and confident managing projects and client relationships. The Role: You will be involved in land promotion, planning appraisals, planning applications and appeals, as well as supporting the growth of targeted development sectors. The role will also involve mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to wider team objectives and business development. Key responsibilities include: Providing planning consultancy advice to clients and colleagues Preparing planning appraisals, applications, statements and supporting documentation Undertaking research, analysis and report writing Liaising and negotiating with planning authorities, consultees and third parties Supporting Local Plan representations and site promotion strategies Managing projects from inception through to completion Developing and maintaining strong client and professional relationships Contributing to business development and market awareness About the Team: You will join a vibrant team of planners delivering major residential, commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use projects, as well as smaller rural developments. The wider planning division operates nationally across multiple offices, offering significant opportunity for collaboration and career progression. About You: MRTPI (or MRICS with planning experience) Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience Strong communication, numerical and report writing skills Commercially aware, proactive and client-focused A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills Strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior / Associate Town Planner Location: Reading Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in their search for a Senior / Associate Planner to join their Central Planning team in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a dynamic and growing team, working across a varied pipeline of high-profile residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley and beyond. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and confident managing projects and client relationships. The Role: You will be involved in land promotion, planning appraisals, planning applications and appeals, as well as supporting the growth of targeted development sectors. The role will also involve mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to wider team objectives and business development. Key responsibilities include: Providing planning consultancy advice to clients and colleagues Preparing planning appraisals, applications, statements and supporting documentation Undertaking research, analysis and report writing Liaising and negotiating with planning authorities, consultees and third parties Supporting Local Plan representations and site promotion strategies Managing projects from inception through to completion Developing and maintaining strong client and professional relationships Contributing to business development and market awareness About the Team: You will join a vibrant team of planners delivering major residential, commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use projects, as well as smaller rural developments. The wider planning division operates nationally across multiple offices, offering significant opportunity for collaboration and career progression. About You: MRTPI (or MRICS with planning experience) Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience Strong communication, numerical and report writing skills Commercially aware, proactive and client-focused A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills Strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Job Title: Senior / Associate Town Planner Location: Oxfordshire Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in their search for a Senior / Associate Planner to join their Central Planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a dynamic and growing team, working across a varied pipeline of high-profile residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley and beyond. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and confident managing projects and client relationships. The Role: You will be involved in land promotion, planning appraisals, planning applications and appeals, as well as supporting the growth of targeted development sectors. The role will also involve mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to wider team objectives and business development. Key responsibilities include: Providing planning consultancy advice to clients and colleagues Preparing planning appraisals, applications, statements and supporting documentation Undertaking research, analysis and report writing Liaising and negotiating with planning authorities, consultees and third parties Supporting Local Plan representations and site promotion strategies Managing projects from inception through to completion Developing and maintaining strong client and professional relationships Contributing to business development and market awareness About the Team: You will join a vibrant team of planners delivering major residential, commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use projects, as well as smaller rural developments. The wider planning division operates nationally across multiple offices, offering significant opportunity for collaboration and career progression. About You: MRTPI (or MRICS with planning experience) Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience Strong communication, numerical and report writing skills Commercially aware, proactive and client-focused A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills Strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior / Associate Town Planner Location: Oxfordshire Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in their search for a Senior / Associate Planner to join their Central Planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a dynamic and growing team, working across a varied pipeline of high-profile residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley and beyond. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and confident managing projects and client relationships. The Role: You will be involved in land promotion, planning appraisals, planning applications and appeals, as well as supporting the growth of targeted development sectors. The role will also involve mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to wider team objectives and business development. Key responsibilities include: Providing planning consultancy advice to clients and colleagues Preparing planning appraisals, applications, statements and supporting documentation Undertaking research, analysis and report writing Liaising and negotiating with planning authorities, consultees and third parties Supporting Local Plan representations and site promotion strategies Managing projects from inception through to completion Developing and maintaining strong client and professional relationships Contributing to business development and market awareness About the Team: You will join a vibrant team of planners delivering major residential, commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use projects, as well as smaller rural developments. The wider planning division operates nationally across multiple offices, offering significant opportunity for collaboration and career progression. About You: MRTPI (or MRICS with planning experience) Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience Strong communication, numerical and report writing skills Commercially aware, proactive and client-focused A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills Strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Your new company Are you a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Tax professional seeking a challenging role in Belfast? Look no further! We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join our client - a top 4 firm. If you're passionate about providing exceptional client service, managing engagements, and developing your leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Your new role Top 4 Firm: Join our prestigious top 4 firm, known for its excellence and reputation in the industry. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and collaborate with talented professionals. Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer excellent opportunities for career advancement. As a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager, you'll have the chance to expand your skill set, take on increased responsibilities, and progress within our firm. High-Profile Clients: Work with a portfolio of high-profile clients, including multinational corporations, listed companies, and complex business structures. You'll gain exposure to diverse industries and can provide strategic tax planning and advisory services. Collaborative Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team environment that values teamwork and knowledge sharing. You'll work closely with experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional tax services. Work-Life Balance: We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our firm promotes flexible working arrangements and provides a supportive environment where your well-being matters. Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee corporate tax compliance and advisory engagements for a portfolio of clients, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and deadlines. Provide expert tax advice and guidance to clients, identifying tax planning opportunities and strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize their tax positions. Conduct tax research and analysis, keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and regulations, and effectively communicate these to clients and team members. Review complex tax computations, tax returns, and related documentation prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax laws. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as audit and advisory professionals, to provide comprehensive client solutions and address their specific needs. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted tax advisor and delivering exceptional client service. Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and support to help them excel in their roles. Assist with business development initiatives, including client proposals, presentations, and networking activities, to contribute to the growth of the tax practice. Stay up to date with industry trends, changes in tax regulations, and emerging tax issues, applying this knowledge to enhance service delivery and provide valuable insights to clients. Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes, methodologies, and tools to drive efficiency and effectiveness. What you'll need to succeed Qualifications and Skills: ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent professional qualification. Extensive experience in corporate tax compliance and advisory services, preferably within a top 4 or reputable accounting firm. Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation, regulations, and best practices. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build client relationships and collaborate with team members. Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in managing and developing a team. Ability to manage multiple engagements, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Commercial awareness and a track record of successful business development. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite. A proactive and innovative mindset, always seeking ways to add value to clients and the firm. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. Work life balance Hybrid and flexible What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Your new company Are you a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Tax professional seeking a challenging role in Belfast? Look no further! We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join our client - a top 4 firm. If you're passionate about providing exceptional client service, managing engagements, and developing your leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Your new role Top 4 Firm: Join our prestigious top 4 firm, known for its excellence and reputation in the industry. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and collaborate with talented professionals. Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer excellent opportunities for career advancement. As a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager, you'll have the chance to expand your skill set, take on increased responsibilities, and progress within our firm. High-Profile Clients: Work with a portfolio of high-profile clients, including multinational corporations, listed companies, and complex business structures. You'll gain exposure to diverse industries and can provide strategic tax planning and advisory services. Collaborative Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team environment that values teamwork and knowledge sharing. You'll work closely with experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional tax services. Work-Life Balance: We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our firm promotes flexible working arrangements and provides a supportive environment where your well-being matters. Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee corporate tax compliance and advisory engagements for a portfolio of clients, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and deadlines. Provide expert tax advice and guidance to clients, identifying tax planning opportunities and strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize their tax positions. Conduct tax research and analysis, keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and regulations, and effectively communicate these to clients and team members. Review complex tax computations, tax returns, and related documentation prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax laws. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as audit and advisory professionals, to provide comprehensive client solutions and address their specific needs. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted tax advisor and delivering exceptional client service. Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and support to help them excel in their roles. Assist with business development initiatives, including client proposals, presentations, and networking activities, to contribute to the growth of the tax practice. Stay up to date with industry trends, changes in tax regulations, and emerging tax issues, applying this knowledge to enhance service delivery and provide valuable insights to clients. Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes, methodologies, and tools to drive efficiency and effectiveness. What you'll need to succeed Qualifications and Skills: ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent professional qualification. Extensive experience in corporate tax compliance and advisory services, preferably within a top 4 or reputable accounting firm. Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation, regulations, and best practices. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build client relationships and collaborate with team members. Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in managing and developing a team. Ability to manage multiple engagements, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Commercial awareness and a track record of successful business development. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite. A proactive and innovative mindset, always seeking ways to add value to clients and the firm. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. Work life balance Hybrid and flexible What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job Title: Town Planner Location: Lutterworth, Warwickshire Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing and innovative property development and education business in their search for a Junior Town Planner to join their expanding team in Warwickshire. About the Company Our client represents a new generation of property development in the UK, combining education, strategic partnerships, and in-house delivery to support aspiring developers through every stage of the development process. They work across a wide range of projects, including residential schemes in the South East, high-end homes in Central London, and large-scale commercial and infrastructure-led developments. Founded on entrepreneurial values and a strong growth mindset, the business has expanded rapidly over the past six months and has ambitious plans to further disrupt the UK SME development sector. The Role As a Junior Town Planner , you will support the planning team on a varied portfolio of live development projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career planner to gain hands-on experience in a commercial and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications Supporting site appraisals and development feasibility studies Reviewing and analysing local and national planning policy Drafting planning statements and supporting documents Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and internal teams Maintaining accurate and well-organised project files Candidate Requirements Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related discipline RTPI-accredited degree preferred Strong interest in planning and the built environment Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail Ability to read and interpret drawings and plans Organised, motivated, and keen to develop within a growing business Why Apply? Exposure to a diverse range of development projects Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding organisation Supportive, collaborative team environment Clear progression opportunities for ambitious early-career planners Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Town Planner Location: Lutterworth, Warwickshire Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing and innovative property development and education business in their search for a Junior Town Planner to join their expanding team in Warwickshire. About the Company Our client represents a new generation of property development in the UK, combining education, strategic partnerships, and in-house delivery to support aspiring developers through every stage of the development process. They work across a wide range of projects, including residential schemes in the South East, high-end homes in Central London, and large-scale commercial and infrastructure-led developments. Founded on entrepreneurial values and a strong growth mindset, the business has expanded rapidly over the past six months and has ambitious plans to further disrupt the UK SME development sector. The Role As a Junior Town Planner , you will support the planning team on a varied portfolio of live development projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career planner to gain hands-on experience in a commercial and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications Supporting site appraisals and development feasibility studies Reviewing and analysing local and national planning policy Drafting planning statements and supporting documents Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and internal teams Maintaining accurate and well-organised project files Candidate Requirements Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related discipline RTPI-accredited degree preferred Strong interest in planning and the built environment Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail Ability to read and interpret drawings and plans Organised, motivated, and keen to develop within a growing business Why Apply? Exposure to a diverse range of development projects Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding organisation Supportive, collaborative team environment Clear progression opportunities for ambitious early-career planners Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
Job Title: Senior / Principal Planner Location: Cheltenham Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for an ambitious Senior or Principal Planner to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to further build their profile, broaden their experience, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, outcome-focused planning services. You will be part of a collaborative and successful consultancy environment that values flexibility, professional development, and commercial awareness. Key Responsibilities: Applying a broad knowledge of planning disciplines to secure appropriate and deliverable outcomes for clients. Managing and determining planning applications efficiently, producing robust reports and clear recommendations. Preparing and presenting evidence for appeals on behalf of internal and external clients. Contributing to service improvements with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and value. Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, ensuring knowledge sharing and awareness of current planning legislation. Assisting with business development activities, securing repeat work, and adopting a commercial mindset in all work undertaken. About You: Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline; RTPI membership is desirable. Relevant experience within a Local Authority or private consultancy environment. Able to manage competing priorities while working flexibly to meet both commercial and contractual demands. Comfortable working independently across a variety of planning sectors, liaising with landowners, developers, and other stakeholders. Strong working knowledge of current and emerging planning legislation. Ambitious, motivated, and keen to enhance the reputation of the service through quality and timely delivery. An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills. A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and growing organisation. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior / Principal Planner Location: Cheltenham Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for an ambitious Senior or Principal Planner to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to further build their profile, broaden their experience, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, outcome-focused planning services. You will be part of a collaborative and successful consultancy environment that values flexibility, professional development, and commercial awareness. Key Responsibilities: Applying a broad knowledge of planning disciplines to secure appropriate and deliverable outcomes for clients. Managing and determining planning applications efficiently, producing robust reports and clear recommendations. Preparing and presenting evidence for appeals on behalf of internal and external clients. Contributing to service improvements with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and value. Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, ensuring knowledge sharing and awareness of current planning legislation. Assisting with business development activities, securing repeat work, and adopting a commercial mindset in all work undertaken. About You: Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline; RTPI membership is desirable. Relevant experience within a Local Authority or private consultancy environment. Able to manage competing priorities while working flexibly to meet both commercial and contractual demands. Comfortable working independently across a variety of planning sectors, liaising with landowners, developers, and other stakeholders. Strong working knowledge of current and emerging planning legislation. Ambitious, motivated, and keen to enhance the reputation of the service through quality and timely delivery. An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills. A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and growing organisation. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
